Force and Motion

Objective: The students will understand the concepts of force and motion.

Guiding Questions:
  • What is position?
  • How do you know that an object is in a stable position?
  • What is force?

Model: ForceMotionReview.flipchart


Vocabulary: Students can use Vocabulary Alive and create a foldable vocabulary book.
Position
Speed
Line
Friction
Work
Heat
Balance
Crayfish
Balance point
Counterweight
Energy
Weight
Arch
Input

Center- Vocabulary
The students will complete with the correct word.



Guided Practice: FOSS Investigation 1 Part 1 pgs. 8-14 Trick Crayfish, Arch and Triangle
Independent Practice: Students will write a science reflection to record and illustrate the findings of their investigations.

Assessment
Illustrate and record the experiment in student science journals.
Integrated Resources
Vocabulary Cards
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/superdoit/balancingstick.html